Kensington House Clearance — Recycling and Sustainability Commitment

Kensington House Clearance is committed to delivering an eco-friendly waste disposal area and a truly sustainable rubbish area for homes across the borough. Our approach combines careful sorting, reuse-first practices and collaboration with local authorities so that clearance work becomes a resource recovery opportunity rather than a disposal burden. We set out clear targets, use low-emission transport and prioritise partnerships that keep reusable goods in circulation.

We operate with a measurable recycling percentage target: our immediate aim is an 85% reuse and recycling rate on all general house clearances, with a stretch target of 90% by the end of 2027. That target covers materials diverted from landfill through donation, direct reuse, materials recycling and specialist processing for items such as electrical appliances and bulky furniture. This recycling and sustainability target aligns with local borough ambitions to reduce waste and increase material recovery.

How we work with local transfer stations and collections

We coordinate with local transfer stations and authorised aggregate facilities across Kensington, Chelsea and neighbouring boroughs to ensure sorted loads go to the correct processing streams. Our operations make use of borough transfer points and regional consolidation hubs to separate glass, paper and mixed recycling, food waste where applicable, and hazardous streams. We mirror the boroughs' approach to waste separation — dry mixed recycling, organic food collection and a separate stream for large, non-ferrous items — to reduce cross-contamination and increase the quality of recyclables delivered to processors.

Partnerships with charities and community reuse schemes

Strong charity partnerships are central to our sustainable clearance model. We work closely with national and local charities — including furniture reuse charities, social enterprises and community projects — to give items a second life. Furniture, working white goods and good-condition household items are assessed on-site and, where suitable, diverted to organisations that provide low-cost goods to local families or vocational training programmes. These charity partnerships reduce waste, support vulnerable residents and keep materials circulating in the local economy.

Our collaboration network includes volunteer-led reuse centres, community reuse bazaars and donation pick-up services that accept usable textiles, books and small household goods. For items that cannot be reused, we route materials into appropriate recycling streams: wood to biomass or wood recycling, metals to scrap processors, and E-waste to certified electronics recyclers. We maintain a chain of custody for diverted items so that each donation or recycled load is tracked from collection to final processing.

To support borough-level recycling schemes we also offer tailored clearance plans: pre-sorting on-site, segregated transport, and reporting so housing managers and homeowners can demonstrate responsible disposal. These measures complement the Royal Borough and neighbouring councils' curbside separation rules and transfer station protocols, helping to raise diversion rates across the area.

Our fleet is part of the sustainability story. We are transitioning to low-carbon vans and electric vehicles to minimise emissions associated with waste transport. Route optimisation software, efficient load planning and the use of smaller, electric delivery vehicles for inner-borough jobs reduces fuel use and congestion. For certain inner-city clearances we sometimes deploy cargo bikes or electric-assisted trailers for small loads, keeping our urban carbon footprint low while maintaining service efficiency.

Practical recycling activity on typical clearances — when clearing a property, our teams separate: paper and cardboard, glass, metals, mixed plastics, textiles, clean wood, and WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment). Appliances are assessed for repair and donation; if beyond repair they are processed through certified WEEE channels. Mattresses and bulky items are handled by specialist recyclers. Our visible sorting reduces contamination and increases the value of recyclable materials, helping local processors work more efficiently.

Why our sustainable rubbish services matter

• Measured targets: Clear recycling percentage goals (85% initial, 90% long term) drive continuous improvement.
• Local integration: Use of borough transfer stations and compliance with local separation rules.
• Charity partnerships: Priority reuse through charities and community projects.
• Low-emission transport: Electric and hybrid vans, route optimisation and cargo-bike solutions.
• Transparent reporting: Documentation of diverted items and recycling outcomes for each clearance.

Continuous improvement and community benefits

We publish aggregate diversion statistics and review our performance against our recycling and sustainability targets. Ongoing training for crews improves on-site sorting and materials recognition, and our procurement favours processors and partners with strong environmental credentials. This creates local jobs in reuse and recycling, supports charities that help residents, and reduces the environmental impact of property clearances across Kensington and neighbouring boroughs.

By combining careful sorting, strong partnerships and an evolving low-carbon fleet, Kensington House Clearance seeks to be a model of sustainable waste disposal and a trusted provider of environmentally responsible house clearance. Our mission is to turn clearances into circular-economy opportunities that benefit people, charities and the planet.

Get to know our approach: when you choose a clearance, expect clear sorting plans, selective donation of usable goods to charities, thoughtful routing to transfer stations that accept specialised streams and a commitment to meet our stated recycling and reuse targets. Together we can keep more materials in use, reduce landfill and support a greener Kensington for everyone.